outlawed

Meanings

• adjective

  A person or thing that is banned, forbidden, or not recognized as legal.

  - "The outlawed gang operated in the shadows of the city."
  - "The use of plastic bags has been outlawed in this town."
  - "The outlawed novel contained controversial themes."

• noun

  A person who lives outside the law, often engaging in illegal activities.

  - "The outlaw was known for his daring robberies."
  - "Many outlaws found refuge in the wild west."
  - "The outlaw's bounty was a large sum of money."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outlawed
howled , scowled , mowed , owed

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Variants

List of all variants of outlawed that leads to same result
outlaw , outlawed , outlawing , outlawries , outlawry , outlaws

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Etymology

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Old English 'utlāw' meaning 'banished, outlawed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outlaw' is also used in baseball to describe a pitch that is illegal.

2. In the Middle Ages, outlaws were often granted 'letters of marque', which allowed them to attack enemy ships and keep a portion of the loot.

3. The term 'outlaw' comes from the Old English word 'utlāw', which means 'banished'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Banned: A person or thing that is not allowed or forbidden.

2. Exile: A person who has been forced to leave their country or home.

3. Rebel: A person who rises in opposition to an authority or government.

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Culture

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In literature, outlaws have been portrayed as rebels against society, often romanticized in stories such as 'The Lone Ranger' and 'Robin Hood'. In music, 'outlaw country' is a genre that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by its rebellious and non-mainstream sound.

How to Memorize "outlawed"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outlaw' with the idea of rebellion and lawlessness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Outlawed means banned' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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